Curfew imposed in the Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Puttalam, Kandy and Jaffna districts will continue until further notice.
The President’s Media Division said curfew in all other districts will be lifted at 6am on the 1st of April will be reimposed at 2pm the same day.
The PMD reiterated that travelling between districts during this period and when curfew is lifted will not be permitted.
The PMD said only essential services will be allowed to function.
The President’s Media Division said curfew is in place as a containment measure adding that those who violate curfew regulations will be punished.
The government also requests the public to heed all directives issued by health authorities to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country.
Meanwhile the PMD said Atalugama of the Kalutara District and Akurana of the Kandy District will remain isolated areas until further notice.
Entry and exit from these two towns have also been prohibited.